Hearth Technologies RC-ELEC User manual

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TRANSMITTER
The transmitter operates on a 12V battery made specifi-
callyforremotecontrolsandelectroniclighters.Beforeus-
ingthetransmitter,removetheinsulationtabprotecting one
end of the battery in the battery compartment.
It is recommended that
ALKALINE batteries al-
ways be used for longer
batterylifeand maximum
operationalperformance.
IMPORTANT:Neworfully
chargedbatteriesare es-
sential for proper opera-
tion of the transmitter.
The RC-ELEC functions
on one of 255 security
codesprogrammedatthe
factory. The transmitter
sends either an ON or
OFFsignaltothe remote
receiverwheneitherbut-
ton is pressed. The sig-
nal light on the transmit-
terilluminatestoindicate
thesignalis being sent to
thereceiver.
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OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The RC-ELEC remote control system offers the user a re-
liable 110-120VAC powered remote control for use with
HearthTechnologies electric heaterfireplace models. Re-
fertoyourelectricfireplaceinstallationandoperationmanual
to verify if the RC-ELEC remote is approved for use with
yourappliance.
RC-ELEC
WARNING
TheRC-ELECmustbeinstalledexactlyasoutlined
in these instructions. Read all instructions com-
pletelybeforeattempting installation.Followinstruc-
tions carefully during installation. Any modification
of the RC-ELEC or any of its components will void
the warranty and may pose a fire hazard.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2001,
Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
Figure 2: Transmitter
COMPONENTS
The RC-ELEC includes the following components:
Figure 3: Remote Receiver
REMOTERECEIVER
Whenpluggedinto a standard110-120VAC receptacle, the
remote receiver can be used to control the 110-120 volt
componentsofELECTRICFIREPLACEmodels,withload
ratings up to 1800 watts.
Figure 1: RC-ELEC Components
FIREPLACE
REMOTE
REMOTE
POWER
REMOTE
RECEIVER
SIGNAL
LIGHT
110-120VAC Output Receptacle
FIREPLACE
REMOTE
REMOTE
POWER
REMOTE RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER
ON
OFF
SIGNAL
LIGHT
ON/OFF
BUTTONS
ON
OFF
SIGNAL
LIGHT
ON/OFF
BUTTONS
SLOT
WALL CLIP
FRONT BACK
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BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of a 12V alkaline battery in the transmitter
shouldbeatleast12months.Whenthetransmitternolonger
operatestheremote receiverfromadistance asitdidprevi-
ously (i.e., the transmitter's range has decreased) or the
remotereceiver doesnotfunction atall,the batteriesshould
be checked. The transmitter can function with as little as 9
voltsof remaining powerbeforethe system willnotoperate.
Limited Warranty
HearthTechnologies,Inc.warrantstheRC-ELECREMOTE CONTROLSYSTEMfor90 days from thedateofpurchase
orinstallationtotheoriginalpurchasertobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanship.DamagetotheSYSTEM
caused by accident, misuse, abuse, or installation error, whether performed by a contractor, service company, or
owner, is not covered by this warranty. Hearth Technologies, Inc. will not be responsible for labor charges and/or
damage incurred in installation, repair, replacement or for incidental or consequential damages. Batteries and any
damage caused by them are not covered by this warranty.
Some states, provinces and nations do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other
rights that vary by state, province or nation.
SPECIFICATIONS
OperatingFrequency: 303.875 MHz.
TransmitterBattery: 12V alkaline (A23)
RemoteReceiver: 110-120VAC; 60Hz.
FCCIDNo.'s: Transmitter-JA7TM-1300N
Receiver-JA7AP-1300N
CanadianISC ID No.'s: Transmitter-2439-101-522
Receiver-2439-101-522A
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Forindooruse only.
LOADRATINGS
Resistive:15A 1800W
Tungsten:15A 696W
Gen.Purpose:15A696W
Motor: 1/2 HP
LISTED
13F7
ApplianceControl
INSTALLATION
1. PlugtheRC-ELECreceiverintoapolarized/grounded110-
120VAC wall outlet.
2. Plug the electrical service cord from electric fireplace
into the outlet on the bottom of the receiver.
3. Set the ON/OFF switch on the electric fireplace to the
'ON'position.
4. After removing the battery tab on the transmitter, you
may press the ON or OFF buttons on the transmitter to
controltheoperationoftheelectricheater fireplace.
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